The Director of Engineering leads all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building-services operations. Candidates should have substantial engineering or facilities-management experience in a luxury hotel or large hospitality property, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-life-safety, and preventive-maintenance systems, and relevant technical qualifications. Thai language ability and experience working in Thailand are likely important for this position. The role requires leadership, budgeting, contractor management, energy conservation, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness. Shangri-La expects a practical, organized, service-minded leader who can maintain high operating standards, control costs, develop the engineering team, and work closely with hotel management and other departments.
Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and a strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality. In Thailand, Shangri-La has operated prominent hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, conferences, and high-end tourism markets. The company typically provides structured operating standards, professional development opportunities, and multicultural workplaces. Engineering leaders support the guest experience behind the scenes by ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and well-maintained buildings. Benefits and working conditions vary by property, but senior hotel positions may include service charge, performance incentives, staff meals, insurance, and relocation assistance.
Thailand offers engineering and management opportunities in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other major tourism destinations. Resort islands provide a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, outdoor activities, and strong international communities, while Bangkok offers broader career options, shopping, healthcare, and transport links. Thai culture values respect, politeness, family, hospitality, and maintaining harmony; learning basic Thai is highly useful. Living costs vary considerably, with island housing and imported goods often more expensive than on the mainland. Foreign employees generally need a Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit, normally arranged with employer support before or soon after arrival. Qualifications, passport validity, medical checks, and legalized employment documents may be required. Candidates should confirm tax, visa, accommodation, schooling, insurance, and travel arrangements with Shangri-La. Thailand’s hot, humid climate and seasonal storms should also be considered when relocating.
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